Heavy traffic building in Leeds city centre as major road closed due to 'police incident'

A major Leeds city centre road is currently closed due to a 'police incident' causing congestion for motorists.
Swinegate is closed in the westbound direction from Sovereign Street while the police deal with an incident.
Motorists are reporting built up traffic in the area.
West Yorkshire Police have been contacted for more information, but the incident is thought to be unrelated to the ongoing police incident on nearby Calls Lane.
More to follow.
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